mpv ☆

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Description:
Media player based on MPlayer and mplayer2

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.41.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025

Links: Homepage | @mpv_player | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: media player video audio command-line

Install: brew install mpv

About:
mpv is a free, open-source, and cross-platform media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. It is heavily based on MPlayer and mplayer2, but focuses on minimalism and powerful scripting capabilities. Its primary value is offering a highly customizable, high-performance playback experience via a command-line interface and on-screen controller.

Key Features:

High-quality video output with support for modern rendering APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL)
Extensive scriptability with JavaScript and Lua for custom functionality
Minimalist interface with powerful on-screen controller and command-line options
Broad format support inherited from FFmpeg/libavcodec

Use Cases:

High-fidelity video playback for enthusiasts and video editors
Automated video processing and playback control via scripting
Lightweight media playback on resource-constrained systems

Alternatives:

VLC – VLC offers a full GUI and built-in library management, while mpv focuses on scriptability and minimalism.
IINA – IINA is a modern macOS-native GUI wrapper around mpv, offering native UI integration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 23, 2025 3:31pm	0.41.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	0cde3776
Dec 21, 2025 9:33pm	0.40.0	5	VERSION_BUMP	73b05b22
Sep 14, 2025 10:45pm		4	VERSION_BUMP	cca28b49
Sep 12, 2024 1:35pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	88f7c782